Small Laundry Room Organization

Have you been blessed with a small laundry room — a tiny laundry room, even? Our laundry room was a closet, in a small hallway. Now it’s a “nook” because we removed the closet doors. So, it’s small… but functional and well-organized.

**Amazon Affiliate Links are included in this post.

How did we do it? Today,I’m sharing 7 ways to maximize the space in a small laundry room and get organized.

#1: Above the Washer & Dryer

We were lucky, the previous owner had installed two cabinets above the washer and dryer. However, if there had not been cabinets in place, we would have installed shelves. Don’t let space above the washer and dryer go to waste.

#2: Between the Washer & Dryer

Is there space between the washer and dryer? A slimcart, this one from Amazon, fit perfectly between the appliances. I use the top shelf for dryer sheets and small items such as safety pins and clothespins in mason jars. On the middle shelf, I keep extra containers of laundry detergent or fabric softener and on the bottom shelf is several small cleaning tools.

[Tweet “7 ways to maximize the space in a small laundry room and get organized #creatingahome”]

#3: On the Walls

We surrounded the laundry room {and mudroom} with hooks mounted to the board and batten wall treatment. They hold mudroom items — like wet swim clothes and snowsuits — along with laundry hanging space. We’ll use the hooks {similar} as we’re placing clothes on hangers, waiting to go upstairs to the bedrooms. There is a laundry bag hanging on one hook, where I stick dirty kitchen dish cloths throughout the week. Plus, we also installed a swing arm towel rack {similar} for drying delicates.

#4: Below the Cabinets

Initially, we intended to add a shelf just above the washer and dryer and below the cabinetry. However, that idea lost out to a spot for clothes hangers. Simply attach a towel rack to the base of cabinetry or shelving for handy storage of hangers.

[Tweet “A small laundry room doesn’t have to be lacking in storage #creatingahome”]

#5: On the Appliances

We keep everyday-use items, like detergent and mesh laundry bags, in a pretty basket on top of the dryer. This is also where I’ll toss an article of clothing that might need pre-treatment or special care, until laundry day. The washer and dryer are on the way to the only bathroom on the main level of our home, so it’s out in the open. A basket for stray items helps to keep the room looking nice.

#6: Inside the Cabinetry

We keep much more than laundry supplies in this room. It acts as a utility room, storing necessities like cleaning products, light bulbs, and batteries.

The battery storage is one of my favorite things about this room {weird, I know}. We’ve got two small dishes that hold AA and AAA, which are the most-used battery sizes in this house. Behind it is bulk storage of those sizes because we typically purchase them in large quantities on sale. Nearby is a large bin {with a cute battery decal to label it #itsthesimplethings} for random sized batteries. We’ve got a few giant batteries, like those for flashlights, stored in between.

Now, that I’ve talked 10 minutes about battery storage… you can see how we use the rest of that cabinet. I keep less-frequent use laundry items like bleach pens, stain stick, and drying tools on the second shelf. On the top shelf is my grandmother’s sewing box {love} with a few air freshener products and candles.

In the opposite cabinet are more cleaning supplies and light bulbs.

[Tweet “A navy laundry room with tons of storage…”]

#7: Above the Cabinetry

Yes, I don’t let any spot go unused. We keep rarely used, bulky items above our cabinets. I even “hide” them by leaning artwork against the boxes. Tricky, right?

Organization really comes down to planning and creativity. Ask yourself:

What storage problems do I currently have?

Which items don’t have a home?

What doesn’t belong in this space?

What do we not need at all?

Then start solving those problems. Don’t just run to the store and buy a bunch of baskets. Instead, make a plan for what items will be stored where and how.

I don’t have a laundry room:( But I’m already thinking of ways to use your ideas in my garage where our washer and dryer are. I’m dreaming of the day I have a laundry room I can decorate and organize like this. I am saving in my memory! Thank you.

I love how organized the laundry room is Lora! I love the battery org system, too. Currently, mine are just thrown in a draw some where. But I really don’t function well in disorganized spaces. I agree with your idea about not running to the store and buying baskets. I love baskets but sometimes using what we have on hand is sufficient with a little tweaking. In the past few days, I have been re-organizing my basket system and surprised to see I had enough on hand for what I needed. My laundry room is one of the areas I am currently organizing, too.

You girl really know how to organize! Every time I read one of your organization posts I feel so motivated to get our house organized. That excitement fades soon after, unfortunately. I really need to get moving now!!

Girl, I feel like you could do a whole post on battery storage and I would be taking notes! I could not find a battery in my house to save my life (though we have 9475938 different ones spread out of course). Love that skinny pull out cart for in between the washer and dryer!

Frist off, your laundry room is gorgeous. I love the blue cabinets. I need to get one of the drawers you have between the washer and dryer! I also need to start labeling my storage bins. It would make life much easier!

These are some great laundry room tips! I’ll have to remember for the future. As of right now we don’t even have a nook, our washer and dryer are in the garage. I agree that the vertical space is often under-utilize, so I love all the hooks and storage you put on the walls.

So many amazing ideas here Lora! We are hoping to re-do our laundry room in the next few months and these are just the tips I need to keep in mind as I plan out everything we need to do to make it functional for our family.

Let’s Chat

Search this Website

Freebies, Coupons, Tips + More

Amazon Affiliate Disclosure

Lora Green, of Craftivity Designs, LLC, is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.Click to read the full Disclosure Statement